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Harry bertoia, yesterday and today, art object, sculpture art, sculptures, scandinavian, modern design, art gallery, 1950s what others are saying harry bertoia, american, 19151978, untitled may 22. Bertoia at 100 from ari to arieto to harry dedece blog dedece. The bertoia estate is thrilled to offer, for the first time, an exact replica of a harry bertoia sounding sculpture. The world of bertoia nancy n schiffer art book val hardcover w dj 2003 ln. This book documents all the types of original sculptures, graphics, and commissions made by harry bertoia and his son, val bertoia, from the 1950s to the present. American sculptor, designer, print artist harry bertoia 19151978 made. Free interpretations celebrates the relocation of the artists 1967 sculpture free interpretation of plant forms to woodmeres grounds. Even fewer recognize the bertoia sculptures and other monumental pieces at various public venues. This book covers the breadth of his this is a very good retrospective of harry bertoia the artist. Bill shea was senior industrial designer for knoll product. Harry bertoias legacy lives on in a new book and jewelry. Knoll historian brian lutz once said bertoias paintings were better than his sculptures. Harry bertoia foundation resources books about bertoia.
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Here is the fascinating story of bertoia studio, where sound sculpture was invented and new ideas of what art is were developed. Harry bertoia was an italianborn american artist best known for his sculptures, jewelry, and furniture design. At age 15, he moved to detroit from italy after intending only to visit, and began studying art. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. She collects 20th century sculpture and has written many books on decorative arts. Bertoia available now he was a charming character who saw the beauty of the world through his wonderful clear blue eyes. Monotypes and other monographics 1989, june kompass nelson, wayne state university press, isbn 0814320635. Sculpture there are so many varieties of bertoia sculpture that it is perhaps too broad to plunk them all in one category. See more ideas about harry bertoia, sculpture and sculpture art. Harry bertoia was an italianborn american artist, sound art sculptor, and modern furniture.
The brilliant midcentury modern artist, harry bertoia 19151978, left a rich legacy of art and design, each with an intriguing history. Schiffer publishing the world of bertoia he was a charming character who saw the beauty of the world through his wonderful clear blue eyes. Choose from authentic harry bertoia prints for sale on 1stdibs. You wont receive heavily thumbed shelf copies from us. Art the easiest way to buy and sell art online safely. Harry bertoia news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2009 learn how and when to remove this template message.
Harry bertoia embodied all that is praiseworthy in an artist. After his death in 1978, harry bertoia was interred beneath one of his most impressive sonic works. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Harry bertoia centennial celebration knoll celebrates the enduring legacy of the sculptor and metalworker. Val o bertoia here is the fascinating story of bertoia studio, where sound sculpture was invented and new ideas of what art is were developed. While many design buffs enter and exit bertoias world at the wire mesh chairs, that was a relatively small part of who he was as an artist. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This month, as the design world celebrates the creative greats centennial, bertoias. Harry bertoia centennial celebration inspiration knoll. Harry bertoia experimental i bw m id3447z vinyl vl new. In addition to designing furniture, italianborn harry bertoia 1915 1978 was an artist and sound art sculptor. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Florence knoll bassetthere is the fascinating story of bertoia studio, where sound sculpture was invented and new ideas of what art is were developed.
The official page for harry bertoia maintained by the harry bertoia foundation. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. And yet, while just about everyone has seen the diamond chair, few can identify harry bertoia as its designer. A harry bertoia screen sculpture is dismantled scultura, design.
This book documents all the types of original work made at bertoia studio from the 1950s to the present. March 10, 2015 marked the centennial celebration of the worldrenowned sculptor and designer harry bertoia. Harry bertoia italian artist and furniture designer, harry bertoias career began in the 1930s as a student at the cranbrook academy of art where he reestablished the metalworki. Schiffer is an art historian and editor with a keen interest in fine craftsmanship. Harry bertoia, original name arri bertoia, born march 10, 1915, san lorenzo, udine, friulivenezia giulia, italydied november 6, 1978, barto, pennsylvania, u. This book documents all the types of original sculptures, graphics, and. Wright has celebrated the artworks of harry bertoia since our earliest auctions, therefore it is fitting that wright presents harry bertoia sculpture. The world of bertoia schiffer art book hardcover july 1, 2003 by nancy n. Follow us for exhibitions, auctions, interviews, news, stories and more. A jewelry exhibition at detroits cranbrook art museum and a book by the artists daughter provide new insight into the career of harry bertoia. Harry bertoia was born on march aside from his passion in the world of sculpture. Sound sculptor harry bertoia created musical, meditative art. Over 500 photographs show the bertoias evolution of ideas that explore the relationships of space.
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